NOTABLE Appalachian State: This is the program’s first season of bowl eligibility after winning three straight FCS titles from 2005-07. … Only second Sun Belt team to reach 10 wins in regular season and fourth to do it at all.

Ohio: Posted best record since 2012 and most league wins since 2011. Beat Northern Illinois to end regular season.

LAST TIME First meeting

BOWL HISTORY

Appalachian State: Just joined Sun Belt in 2014.

Ohio: This is the Bobcats’ sixth bowl appearance in the last seven seasons and ninth overall.